Guidebook for Manchester
Everything Else
The University of Manchester
Oxford RoadClose to Manchester University.
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford RoadClose to the Hospital
Alexandra Park
Excellent local park. Great fishing !
NatWest
19 School RdThe nearest cashpoint.
Princess Road Post Office
131 Princess RdNearest post office.
The Robert Darbishire Practice
Walmer StreetNearest Doctor's
Medichem Pharmacy Ltd
304 Claremont RdPharmacy and Chemist.
Manchester Airport
Nearest Airport. 15 minutes in a taxi. Approx £15.
Oxford rd station
Oxford RoadNearest train station.
Manchester Piccadilly Station
Main Train Station
Tesco Express
Wilmslow RoadSupermarket
Lidl
3-4 Wilmslow RdSupermarket
Kro Bar
325 Oxford RdTrendy Manchester bar with Norwegian inspired cuisine. Student friendly.
Essentials
ALDI
100 Great Ancoats StreetNearest large supermarket. Good value grocery shopping.
Parkside Superstore
41-43 Lloyd St SSmall Supermarket
Asda Hulme Superstore
100 Princess Rdlarge super market
Sainsbury's
347 Wilmslow RdLarge supermarket.
Sightseeing
Best park in Manchester. BMX biking, fishing, boating, tennis, football, events etc.
34 locals recommend
Platt Fields Park
Best park in Manchester. BMX biking, fishing, boating, tennis, football, events etc.
The Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadSee the Blue Whale and T.Rex !
Brilliant Free Museum. Save for a visit on a rainy day.
284 locals recommend
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadBrilliant Free Museum. Save for a visit on a rainy day.
Food Scene
Crownchy Fried Chicken
278 Claremont RdNearest Takeaway Food.
Shalimar Grill & Dessert
92 Claremont RoadExcellent Kebab Takeaway. The Piri Piri chicken is recommended.
Lal Qila Rusholme
123-127 Wilmslow RdExcellent curry and kebab takeaway.
One of many on "The Curry Mile"
Yong Da Chinese Takeaway
314 Great Western StGreat Chinese takeaway.
Great place to meet people from overseas who have recently arrived in Manchester. Offers a superb social programme including BBQ's and organised trips to Liverpool, York, etc. Recommended !
International Society
Oxford RoadGreat place to meet people from overseas who have recently arrived in Manchester. Offers a superb social programme including BBQ's and organised trips to Liverpool, York, etc. Recommended !
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ford Madox Brown
Wilmslow RoadLively, friendly pub.
Traditional Manchester Pub. 100's of whiskies and friendly Manchester people.
11 locals recommend
The Briton's Protection
50 Great Bridgewater StreetTraditional Manchester Pub. 100's of whiskies and friendly Manchester people.
The Lass O' Gowrie
36 Charles StBrilliant, friendly, traditional Manchester pub.
Traditional Manchester pub serving excellent traditional English food. Usually very busy. Pricey but the real deal. Try it as a treat :)
Sam's Chop House
Back Pool FoldTraditional Manchester pub serving excellent traditional English food. Usually very busy. Pricey but the real deal. Try it as a treat :)